The problem with space junk is in Earth orbit. The Tesla will be in orbit around the Sun if successful.
BTW, people are already showing up at the viewing locations.
Just what the solar system needs, enviro-cultists determined to make sure we don’t litter. Thankfully the EPA’s tentacles don’t extend to the heliocentric orbit Musk plans to put his Tesla in.
Maybe a thousand years from now we can worry about space junk in solar orbit. For now, it applies to junk in low earth orbit.
Star Trek - Keep America Beautiful PSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy5M5Xo4wcQ
27 engines? There’s a lot that can go wrong. Interesting design decision. Wouldn’t five Saturn V class engines be inherently more reliable?
A thousand years from now some archeologist will attempt to find the legendary “Space Oddity”.
I foresee a good sci-fi comedy based on this.
“But what’s the point of sending a car into space? Is it bound to become just more space junk? “
It’s already earth junk.Send Gore with it.
Tonight on Space Barn finds...Tesla roadster found!
Yea, just wait until they have to bring it in for that first, critical oil change. :)
But what’s the point of sending a car into space?...
Think of the message to all the aliens. Earth people have a wicked sense of humor. We might even be slightly crazy.